prefix

**prefix**

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In language and word formation, prefixes help create new words by altering the original word’s sense, often indicating concepts such as negation, repetition, location, or intensity. For example, the prefix “un-” added to “happy” forms “unhappy,” meaning not happy. Understanding prefixes can enhance vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. Use this tag for posts related to language, grammar, word formation, and linguistic prefixes.